Summary of the previous chapter: Ma Xiaoquan led Chunqiao to the silver mine...
Zhang Wei chuckled and said: "Oh, that's right. That's just right. Sir, you are from the capital. We have a mine. We have shoveled it several times and it has all been empty. I wonder if Sir, you are from the capital.
What kind of advice is that?"
"Me?" Ma Xiaoquan pointed at himself. He was about to say that I don't understand mining, but he quickly thought about it and felt that if he said such a thing, wouldn't he make Zhang Wei laugh?
"Zhang Wei, what do you mean..."
Zhang Wei said somewhat sinisterly: "Based on our experience, there must be silver in that mine, but after digging several times, we couldn't find the right place. Experienced old people have come to explore, and they all said that there was silver, but they didn't."
None of them are in the right place. Your Majesty, since you are here to inspect, you must know something about it. I think your Majesty will give it a try. If it is really accurate, Your Majesty can tell the Emperor when you go back, right?"
Ma Xiaoquan snorted, "Zhang Wei, who has such a dirty mind, is such a damn chicken thief. If you put it like that, I would become an expert even if I don't know how to do it."
"Then...okay..." Ma Xiaoquan scratched his scalp and said humbly.
Zhang Wei was secretly happy. He also imitated Ma Xiaoquan's behavior just now and said, "Then it's up to you, sir, to investigate this matter."
Ma Xiaoquan frowned and thought to himself: I wish I really knew how to detect silver mines. Well, it seems that I can't. I can only use underground detectors.
...
About an hour later, Wang Xun and Chunqiao returned.
Wang Xun walked up to Zhang Wei and whispered a few words into his ear. Zhang Wei moved his ears calmly and did not say a word.
Ma Xiaoquan and Chunqiao looked at each other. The latter was expressionless and didn't seem to find any useful information.
Ma Xiaoquan smiled and asked Chunqiao: "How are you doing? How do you feel?"
Chunqiao said: "Sir, it's nothing special, it's just a mine."
"Oh, well, come on, sit down and take a rest. Master Zhang just said that we should have something good to eat tonight."
"yes!"
This night passed peacefully...
The next day, Zhang Wei invited Ma Xiaoquan to explore new mining sites as promised.
Following Zhang Wei and his party to the mining site, Ma Xiaoquan first observed it carefully, and then asked Zhang Wei: "I don't think there is anything special about this mining site."
Zhang Wei sneered in his heart. He had been working in this mine for more than a year. He couldn't say he knew much about the various matters in the mine, but he knew about 70% to 70%. What Ma Xiaoquan just said was obviously spoken by a layman.
Zhang Wei did not expose Ma Xiaoquan. His purpose was very clear, which was to force Ma Xiaoquan to take out the underground detector and then find an opportunity to get it.
Chunqiao also doesn't understand mineral mining, but she can give reliable advice to Ma Xiaoquan.
Last night, Chunqiao reported everything she observed to Ma Xiaoquan, and suggested several places where traps could be set.
Although setting traps in the mining area does not make much sense, Chunqiao's strong observation skills really allowed Ma Xiaoquan to obtain a lot of information.
Therefore, during the day today, when a group of people with Zhang Wei came to the mine site, Ma Xiaoquan deliberately acted like a layman. Firstly, he wanted to paralyze Zhang Wei. Secondly, he wanted to know what Zhang Wei invited him to explore the mine site.
What is the purpose.
...
Ma Xiaoquan walked to the mine, squatted down, gently picked up a handful of soil, and rubbed it twice in his hands. The soil was soft, indicating that it had been excavated many times.
Zhang Wei saw that Ma Xiaoquan's movements were somewhat skillful and professional, and he felt suspicious in his heart.
"Sir, what have you discovered?" Zhang Wei stepped forward and asked.
Ma Xiaoquan shook his head: "Not yet. By the way, you said that you have been here several times to explore and dig, but to no avail. You called all the miners who came to explore and dig."
...
After the incense was burned, a dozen miners came. When they saw Ma Xiaoquan, they naturally knelt down to say hello.
Ma Xiaoquan did not let the miners stand up and asked directly: "Who among you has the most experience?"
An older miner raised his head and said respectfully: "Sir, I have been working in the silver mine for almost ten years. I am the foreman of the mine here..."
"Well, tell me, is there any silver ore in this mine?"
The foreman of the mine said: "Yes, there must be, I just don't know where it is."
"You didn't dig deeper?" Ma Xiaoquan asked.
"I have mined before, but the cost and time required for mining are too much. Once mined, it almost...almost costs a lot of money and people...we can't afford it."
Get up."
"Yes." Ma Xiaoquan dragged his chin, "You are right. Once you hollow out something, the loss will indeed be considerable."
Zhang Weidao: "Master Ma, look, what should we do? Can this shovel go down?"
Ma Xiaoquan asked Zhang Wei: "What will happen if you don't?"
Zhang Wei smiled bitterly, took out an imperial edict from his arms, and handed it to Ma Xiaoquan.
Ma Xiaoquan took the imperial edict, unfolded it to take a look, and shook his head helplessly: "The emperor seems determined to dig this mine. If it can't be dug out again, the emperor will blame you. Well, your black hat is not guaranteed. I'm here to inspect it."
I'm afraid it won't be easy for you to smooth things over for me."
Zhang Wei sighed and said: "Yes, sir, I have been in the mining area for more than a year. I have never had any major mining disasters, and I have never let the emperor down, so I hope Sir Ma can help me."
Ma Xiaoquan smiled: "Zhang Wei, are you sorry for the emperor, or are you sorry for Wei Zhongxian?"
Zhang Wei was stunned and stopped talking.
Ma Xiaoquan smiled and said: "Zhang Wei, what should I say? Even though Wei Zhongxian is very powerful now, this person will lose power one day. If Wei Zhongxian falls one day, those of you who follow him will probably
You will suffer disaster, so I advise you to make a good plan for yourself."
Zhang Wei didn't quite believe Ma Xiaoquan's words, but judging from his expression, it seemed that he wasn't telling lies.
Zhang Wei shook his head and thought to himself: I almost fell into Ma Xiaoquan's trap. This Ma Xiaoquan is really cunning. He said that deliberately. I really believe what he said. Humph, Mr. Wei has been so kind to me. He gave me food and drink.
I am an official, so I will not betray Mr. Wei.
When Ma Xiaoquan saw that Zhang Wei didn't say a word, he knew that Zhang Wei had not been fooled by his trick, but it didn't matter, this was just a small test of his skills.
"In that case, let's do this, Zhang Wei, you have begged me and I, Ma Xiaoquan, so I have to help you. But to be honest, I don't have any idea how to help you, so you have to let me do it."
Think about it, let me talk about my ugly words first. I'm not sure how much I can help you. As for you, don't force me anymore, you know?"